Pseudolarix amabilis
Golden Larch
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Golden Larch (Pseudolarix amabilis) - Description
Pseudolarix is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Pinaceae. The sole species, Pseudolarix amabilis, is commonly known as golden larch, though it is not a true larch (Larix), being more closely related to Keteleeria, Abies and Cedrus. It is native to eastern China, occurring in small areas in the mountains of southern Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei and eastern Sichuan, at altitudes of 100–1,500 m (328–4,921 ft). Golden larch is sometimes known under an old scientific name Pseudolarix kaempferi, but this may cause confusion with Larix kaempferi, the Japanese larch.
Golden Larch (Pseudolarix amabilis) - Growth
Deciduous conifer. Grows slowly to 50 feet tall, 40 feet wide open branched pyramid. Narrow, flattened needles are 1-2.5 inches long, turning sunset yellow in autumn before falling. Pseudolarix grows best in full sun. P. amabilis makes a nice specimen tree. Female cones release seeds by disintegrating.
Golden Larch (Pseudolarix amabilis) - Planting
Plant seeds in spring in containers. Cuttings of young shoot tips should be made in early summer.
Golden Larch (Pseudolarix amabilis) - Pest
Rare.
Golden Larch (Pseudolarix amabilis) - Interesting facts
There is only one known species of Pseudolarix, native to China.
Golden Larch (Pseudolarix amabilis) - Soil and irrigation
Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral sandy loam. Intolerant of alkaline conditions.
